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- [mahy-krom-i-ter]
- /maɪˈkrɒm ɪ tər/
- /maɪˈkrɒm.ɪ.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-krom-i-ter]
- /maɪˈkrɒm ɪ tər/
Definitions of micrometer word
- noun micrometer micron (def 1). 1
- noun micrometer A gauge that measures small distances or thicknesses between its two faces, one of which can be moved away from or toward the other by turning a screw with a fine thread. 1
- noun micrometer device: measures small distances 1
- noun micrometer one millionth of a meter 1
- noun micrometer any of various instruments or devices for the accurate measurement of distances or angles 0
- noun micrometer a type of gauge for the accurate measurement of small distances, thicknesses, diameters, etc. The gap between its measuring faces is adjusted by a fine screw, the rotation of the screw giving a sensitive measure of the distance moved by the face 0
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Origin of micrometer
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; micro- + -meter
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Parts of speech for Micrometer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
micrometer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
micrometer usage trend in Literature
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